A.S.Balasooriya's Record of Talks and Sessions on Spiritual Development. (from January to June, 2007 )
January 9th
Venue: Homagama Maha Vidyalaya, Homagama.
Time: 9.am to 9.30.am
Occasion : Addressing parents at the opening of the new grade one in the school for the year,2007
The topic of the talk : How to relate to your child.
Abstract: : The only way to relate to your child is through care, love and understanding of the child’s world. For this the needs of the child have to be identified. Build communication through sharing his emotions, feelings, experience and daily learning
January 16th
Venue: Holy Family Convent. Kalutara.
Time: 10 am to 11.am
Occasion : Addressing parents opening of the new advanced level classes in the school for the year.
The topic of the talk : Helping your child to his/ her future .
Abstract: : Help your adolescent children to identify their talents and abilities. Guide
them to develop skills of the identified talents. Provide opportunities to exhibit and test them. Merely relying on academic achievement is shortsighted.
January 16th
Venue: Wijesooriya Grantha Kandraya, Punchi Boralla. Maradana
Time: 4.00 pm
Occasion : Launching of the new book ‘ Joys of the Liberated Mind’ by A,S.Balasooriya
Abstract: A collection of liberating experiences of people.( Fictional) wriien in poetic forms.
January 20th
Venue: Lyceum Academy of Teacher Education, Nugegoda
Class: Preschool teacher Trainers Course 1
Time: 8.30 -9.30 am
Lecture Topic: Activities for preschool children
Class: Preschool teacher Trainers Course 2
Time: 9.30 -10.30 am
Lecture Topic: Activities for preschool children
Class: Lyceum protocol officers training course
Time: 10.30-11.30 am
Lecture Topic: Activities for preschool children
Topic: Techniques of Conflict Resolution
January 22nd
Venue: Faculty of Post Graduate in the Institute of Medicine, Colombo University .
Time 3.00 pm -5.00 pm
Course: Post Graduate students
The topic of the talk :Subject : Education Psychology: Theories of Learning useful for medical professionals.
January 27th
Venue: Sri Lanka Foundation Institute , Colombo 7
Time 2.00 pm -5.00 pm
Occasion: National Award Ceremony for the professionals who have contributed to development of the ‘Our Lanka’ Programme
Mr. A,S.Balasooriya along with other professionals and artists received awards from the Lady of the President of Sri Lanka.
January 31st
Venue:Sri Lanka Broadcasting Cooperation
Time 8..00 am -9.00 am
Channel: Vidura
Programme : A live discussion on religious education
February 1st
Venue: Newstead Girls school, Negambo
Time: 9.00 am to 4.00 .pm
Occasion Conducting a Teacher training for preschool teachers in Negambo.
Organized by: Preschool Education Authority Department, Western District , Colombo.
February 3rd
Venue: Lyceum International School , Nugegoda.
Time: 2.30 pm to3.30 .pm
Occasion: Opening Session of of Tharunie island wide preschool teachers
Lecture: What is Early Childhood Development Education ?
Organized by: The Mohanlal Grero fiundatiion and Lakehouse Tharuni Publication Unit.
February 6th
Venue:Young Asia Television
Programme;: A recorded discussion on Peace Education in Sri Lanka.
Abstract: Peace education is effective in resolving genuine conflicts but ineffective in a resolving the preplanned conflicts such as the so called ethnic conflict going on here. It is a purposefully planned war organized by a terrorist group for the achievement of a ethnically divisive state in Sri Lanka
.( Note : The above mentioned opinion had been censured in the transmission of the programme) .
February 9th
Venue: De Masned School,
Time: 6..00 pm to 8.00pm 10 am to 11.am
Occasion : Addressing children in school
The topic of the talk : Life Guidance for children :.
Abstract: Learning. How to relax/ What is learning? / Cultivating positive outlook to life/ Art of meditation .
Organized by: Christian Commission for Justice, Peace and Human Development.
February 11th
Venue: Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
Programme: Illakkaya
Time 8.00 -9.00am
Topic of the Live discussion: Self Actualization
Abstract: The highest need of human beings is achievement of self actualization. Which is the ultimate self satisfaction in life. Steps to self actualizations explained. The experiences of self actualization of adolescent students gained through a session were presented.
Note: This 50 minutes TV programme is available in the Internet. (Google. Click vedio and type Self Actualization )
February 17th
Venue: Devi Balika School, Borella
Time 1.00pm – 4.00 pm
Programme; Training of newly recruited graduate teachers
The topic of the session: Values
Abstract: Definition if human values.- All that enriches life and society is a values’
Identifying values for education. Methods of inculcating values in children. .
Organized by: The Education Faculty of the University of Colombo.
February 23rd
Venue:Sri Jayawardhanaoura children’s home
Time: 3.00 pm to 4.30pm
Session : : Addressing children in the home:
Theme: Life guidance;
Abstract: Relaxation through music./ Meditation/ Activities for awaking creativity in children
Organized by: Mrs. Shantha
February 26th
Venue:Palawatta Sugar factory, Wellawaya,:
Time 9.00 am – 12.00 am
Session 1. : How to be productive in life/.
Theme: Self Development in organizations.
Abstract: Identifying what motivate us in life and work.factors
and boostering our productivity
Session 2. A discussion on problems related to organization development in the Intitute.
Time: 5.00-7.00pm
Organized by: Management of the factory
February 27th
Venue: Ranjan Wijeratna High School. Palawatta . Wellawaya,:
Time 9.00 am – 11.00 am
Session 1. ( to senior students). How to be a productive citizen.? On discovering the meaning of your life
Theme: Self Development and Life Guidance.
Abstract: Ways of finding your potentials? An activity to discover the meaning of life.
Session 2. A discussion with the teaching staff on meaningful education .
Time: 11.00 am -12.30 pm
Organized by: Principal of the school
An Asala sapling was planted in memory of the sessions
.
March 2nd
Venue:Kshetrarama BuddhistTemple , Lakshapatiya, Moratuwa.
Time 3.30- 4.30 pm
Audience: The Sil Observers in the poya day at the temple
Talk : What is Nirvana? .
Abstract: Nature of our existential problems. What is the way out?
Organized by: Mr, Jayamaha Silva - a patron of the Temple.
March 5th
Venue Karavita National School ,:
Time 10.00 am – 12.00 am
Session ( to senior students).
Theme: Spiritual Development. Discovering your Highest Essence
Abstract: Once you discover the Your True Self , which is the highest essence , it will guide you in life.
Organized by: Teacher: Mrs. Deepa Atukorala.
An Asala sapling was planted in memory of the sessions
March 6th
Venue Training Institute of Part Authority, Colombo
Time 1.30 -3.30 p.m
Audience: Officers in the port authority
Talk; How self awareness leads to productivity in organizations.
Abstract: Psychological problems in individuals leads to inefficiency and conflicts in relationship. Understanding your self eventually leads to understand others. How to be productive in individual and organizational life.
Organized by: Project officer (Human resource development).
March 10th
Venue Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education, Nugegoda.
Time 10.00-11.00
Course: Lyceum Teachers
Session : On lesson planning
Course : Three months preschool training course: Principles of activity method of teaching
Organized by: The Academy
March 12th
Venue: ITN Television , Vikramapura , Baththaramulla
Time 10.00-12.00pm
Programme: Doramadalawa. Live TV discussion : What is knowledge and what is ignorance?
Abstract: There is a difference between Knowledge and knowing. What is accumulated as knowledge is dead. But knowing which is learning is the alive,. Can we be constantly in a learning mood. How to keep the spirit of learning afire?
Organized by: The ITN
March 13th
Venue Ceylon Tea Board , Colombo
Time 10.00-11.30 am
Audience: Officers
Talk : Creative Problem solving
Abstarct: How to be creative in problem solving. Characteristics of creative thinking, Being imaginative ? Coming in contact with the inner source of creativity.,
Organized by: Project Officer In charge of human resource development
March 18th
Venue: Anniversary of Ilakkya TV Programme., in Kurunegala
Time 8.00 am -11.00 am
Audience: Viewers of Illakkaya TV programme,
Talk : Live:TVprogramme: Awakening the positive energy within you .
Abstract: It is the positive energy that makes you a positive thinking man. You have to delve deep within to discover the seat of positive energy within yu. But many a people live in the realm of thoughts. Can we go beyond thoughts/? By undersanding the nature of thoughts you can jump beyond.
Organized by: Rupavahini Cooperation
March 23rd
Venue: Nagarodaya, Boralla
Time 2.00 pm -5.00 pm
Conference on Child Right and Education
Audience: Educationists , and Journalists.
Talk The nature of the present Violent ragging / bullying practices among undergraduates in our Universities.
Abstract: Case study of the violent practices presented.
Organized by: Coalition for Education Development (CED)
March 27th
Venue: Nilwala College of Education
Time 8.30 am – 12.30
Audience: First year students .(Nearly 150) Inauguration session
Session : What is learning? How to awaken the spirit of learning in you.
What is meaning of education. How to awaken your deep spirituality? .
Abstract: Pure consciousness once awakened learns in every moment of living.
Learning is an activity so close to your heart.Love of learning not only makes you a good student but also a good teacher.
Organized by: President of the Nilwala College of Education
March 31st
Venue: Kamala Jayasingha Library , Galagama , Homagama.
Time 5.00-6.30 pm
Audience: Buddhist Community in Galagama.
Talk : On meaning of living
Abstract: Are we aware that we live in a confined potion of live.It is like living in the base room in a mansion which has several floors. You live in the existential level. How can we transcend the present sate of living? It is through self knowledge.
Organized by Bhikku Galagama Shantha
April 4th
Venue: OKI International school, Kandana
Time 10.11 am
Audience: Parents and teachers
Talk : Child development and Education
Abstract: Understanding and catering for children’s developmental needs.
Organized Principal
April 6th
Venue: Maharagama Central School
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Audience : Teacher Training for Graduate Teachers newly recruited to Government Schools.
Topics of the sessions : How to be a Good Teacher./ Self development aspect of a teacher./Professional code of behavior for teachers
Organized by: the Faculty of the University of Colombo
April 7th
Venue: Lyceum Academy for Teacher Education, Nugegoda.
Time 8.30 am – 10.30 am
Audience: Parents and teachers
Lecture:1 Methods of teaching in the primary School. :
Abstract: Understanding and catering for children’s developmental needs.
Organized Principal
April 8th
Venue: DS Senanayake School , Borella
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Audience. Teacher Training for Graduate Teachers newly recruited to Government Schools.
Topics of the sessions : How to be a Good Teacher./ Self development aspect of a teacher./Professional code of behavior for teachers
Organized by: the Faculty of the University of Colombo
April 11th to May 23rd
Consultancy to GTZ to prepare a policy for Peace Education for the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
April 18th
Venue: Institute for Holistic Education
Time 4.oo pm – 7.oo pm
Audience. Counseling trainees
Topics of the session : Spiritual Counseling ; Concept and methods
Organized by: Father Marvin Fernando , Director of the Institute.
April 19th
Venue: Ramanadan Girls School
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Audience. Teacher Training for Graduate Teachers newly recruited to Government Schools.
Topics of the sessions : How to be a Good Teacher./ Self development aspect of a teacher./Professional code of behavior for teachers
Organized by: the Faculty of the University of Colombo
April 20th
Venue: Ananada Collge , Maradana
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Audience. Teacher Training for Graduate Teachers newly recruited to Government Schools.
Topics of the sessions : How to be a Good Teacher./ Self development aspect of a teacher./Professional code of behavior for teachers
Organized by: the Faculty of the University of Colombo
April: 22nd
Venue: Education leadership Development Institute, Meepe
Time 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Audience. Group of 40 Principals of school
Topics of the sessions : How to create child friendly schools.
Organized by: National Institute of Education
April: 24th
Venue: Kotalawala School, Rathmalana
Time 10.00 am to 1.30 pm
Talks to students: Life Guidance
Talks to Teachers: Humanistic Approach Education .
Organized by: Lion Club
Apil 28 & 29th
Venue: Ramanadan Girls School, Bambalapitiya
Time 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Audience. Teacher Training for Graduate Teachers newly recruited to Government Schools.
Topics of the sessions : How to be a Good Teacher./ Self development aspect of a teacher./Professional code of behavior for teachers
Organized by: the Faculty of the University of Colombo
May 19
Venue: Maharagama Central School
Time 3.00 am to 4.30 pm
Audience. School prefects
Topics of the sessions Cultivation of leadership Qualities and skills
Organized by: The Principal
May 22nd
Venue: Chilaw, Sudasuna Hall
Time 8.30 am – 1.30 pm
Audience. First Session for 700 students of St. Mary’s College
Second session for 600 students in Carmel Convent. students
Topics of the sessions: Self actualization: Meaning and Experiencing; ,
Organized by Mrs. Dayani ( Teacher)
May 25th
Venue: St. Brigets Girls School
Time 9.00 am -10.00 am
Audience: School Prefects
Talk : Discovering your talents
Organized by: The Principal
May 29th
Venue Children’s welfare home, Jaela
Time 4.00 -6.00 pm.
Audience: 30 children
Talk: Cultivating happy attitudes.
Organized by: The Principal
May 4th & 5th
Venue: National Institute of Education
Time 9.00 am -4..00 pm
Audience: Curriculum development officers in social studies
Session: Integration of Peace Education into social studies curriculum
Organized by: Director , Social studies Department, National Institute of Education
June10th
Venue: Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
Programme: Illakkaya (Live TV programme)
Time 8.00 -9.00am
Topic of the Live discussion: Healing through Meditation
Abstract: Healing effect of meditation; Basics of breathing meditation, Pranayama, Chai Goon , color meditation
June 26th
Venue: Rukmalgama School
Time 10.0am -11.00 am
Audience: Senior students:
Session : Meditation Practice
Organized by: The Principal
June 29th
Venue: Homagama Central College
Time 8.15 am – 10.00 am
Audience: Senior students:
Session : Meditation Practice
Organized by: The Principal
June 30th
Venue: Meegoda Temple
Time: 8.30 – 10.00 am
Audience:Religious observers
Session : Meditation Practice
Organized by Chief Incumbunt Monk: Rev. Rathnapala thero
June 30th
Venue: Godagama Meditation Center
Time: 10.15 am – 12.30 pm
Audience:Religious observers
Session : Meditation Practice
Organized by a Patron of the temple
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